Gerald (Jerry) F. Kroboth, 83 of Salisbury Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born on March 31, 1938 in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Hedwig (Burritsch) Kroboth. Jerry and his wife, Rosemary (Somogyi) celebrated 58 years of marriage together on August 24th. He was the proprietor of the Nazareth Motel for many years. In addition, he was a car owner and promoter for modified stockcar driver Kevin Collins, he bought and sold antiques as Little House Antiques, and was a courier of various items ranging from airplane parts to transplant organs. He honorably served our country in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1959. Jerry was a proud member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Allentown.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by sons, Jerry C. Kroboth (Fiancée Laura), Joseph B. Kroboth, II (Fiancée Danielle); daughter, Claudette Grassi (Husband Jonathan); grandchildren, English Rose "the Schnook" Kirsch (Husband Kyle), Jessica "Cinnamon", Joseph "Bad Man Jose", Molly "The Molecule", Natalie "Trudy", Gabriella "Crabby", Gerald F. "The Deuce"; sisters, Theresa Graf, Wilma Vargo and husband Robert, countless nieces and nephews and adored cat, Ash.

Services: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Allentown Rescue Mission.